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US = (mostly) AIM

UK = (mostly) MSN MESSENGER

correct me if i’m wrong.

Italy was all in on MSN as well

Ireland also.

+ Canada

+ France MSN messenger only

AIM = AOL Instant Messenger AOL = America OnLine

It makes sense.

My friend had AOL in the UK. Used to frequent their chatrooms.

Not sure if they were an ISP or something but I do remember their presence in British internet access.

ICQ was king over here

Fun fact: ICQ is still the IM of choice for online porn professionals

Australia here.

Tech crowd started on ICQ. Masses started to arrive and use MSN.

Honestly, I wouldn't even be able to tell you what AIM was...